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List of Buchenwald inmates who escaped or were released or transferred. Prisoner number and type, birth date, and block or subcamp where held given where known for escaped/released prisoners. Date of release given where applicable. Prisoner number and destination given for transfers (who are identified by surname and first initial only). Jews are identified. Transfers detailed here were to Gandersheim and Giesen.
A separate list appears for each category of prisoner (e.g. those released), and the same individuals may appear in multiple lists.
NOTE: This list is on pg. 934 (pages are out of order in this section of the film, appearing 933, 935, 935a, 934, 936).

Record last modified: 2010-10-24 00:35:08
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Learn about over 1,000 camps and ghettos in Volume I and II of this encyclopedia, which are available as a free PDF download. This reference provides text, photographs, charts, maps, and extensive indexes.